Ibanez PF15ECE-TBS Transparent Blue Sunburst Performance

An Accessible Electro-Acoustic in Ibanez's "Performance" Spirit

With the PF series, Ibanez aims for a reliable and comfortable acoustic guitar designed to support both learning and amplified performances. The PF15ECE fits this logic: dreadnought construction for projection, a cutaway for greater playing freedom, and intuitive electronics that allow you to get straight to the point in rehearsals or on stage.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The PF15ECE is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electro-acoustic that is easy to set up and comfortable to play. Its dreadnought format excels in strumming (pop, rock, variety), while maintaining clarity for fingerpicking. The cutaway is a real advantage if you play melodies or chords higher up the neck.

Sound Characteristics

The spruce top provides attack and definition, ideal for highlighting chords and maintaining precision when playing loudly. The nyatoh back and sides complement this with a rounder signature focused on the low mids, delivering a warm and balanced tone. Plugged in, the under-saddle pickup favors a direct and effective sound reproduction, and the AEQ-2T preamp allows quick adjustment of bass and treble, with a convenient built-in tuner usable even without connection.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, the recommended case is the Ibanez PF50C (not included). For maintenance and to preserve the original feel, you can stick with an acoustic string set with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. For connection to an acoustic amplifier or PA system, plan on a 1/4" instrument jack cable (6.35 mm).

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	Yes	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Chromed
Back&Sides	Nyatoh

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Thickness at 1st fret	21.5 mm / 0.85"
Back and sides	nyatoh	Thickness at 7th fret	23.5 mm / 0.93"
Rosette	black and white multi	Radius	250 mm / 9.8"
Body length	19 3/4" / 502 mm	Bridge	nandu wood
Maximum width	15 7/8" / 403 mm	Tuners	oil-bath chrome
Maximum depth	5" / 127 mm	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Profile	PF	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Wood	nyatoh	Pickup	Ibanez under-saddle pickup
Fingerboard	nandu wood	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ-2T with tuner
Inlays	white dots	Controls	tuner on/off, bass, treble, volume
Number of frets	20	Output	1/4" jack (6.35 mm)
Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm	String gauges	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Neck width at 14th fret	54 mm / 2.13"	Recommended case (not included)	PF50C